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  • Increase in Housing Market Risks in Hungary Flagged by Central Bank

    Increase in Housing Market Risks in Hungary Flagged by Central Bank

    • 3 Jun 2026 8:10 AM

    The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) said the local banking system remains stable, but underscored increasing risks in the home lending market in a report published on Tuesday.

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    CEU: 'Liveable World Festival' in Budapest, 12 - 13 June

    • 3 Jun 2026 7:46 AM

    The Central European University (CEU) will hold its Liveable World Festival in Budapest on June 12 - 13, featuring lectures, film screenings and exhibitions. The events at the university’s Nádor Street building are free, though some require prior registration.

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  • Update: Train Insight: MAV Finds Solution to Cope with Summer Traffic to Balaton

    Update: Train Insight: MAV Finds Solution to Cope with Summer Traffic to Balaton

    • 3 Jun 2026 7:43 AM

    Hungarian state railways MAV will lease ten InterCity carriages from the Austrian railways for the summer, David Vitézy, the minister for investment and transportation, said on Facebook.

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  • Drinking Regulations: Surprisingly Strict Rules on Alcohol in Budapest Explained

    Drinking Regulations: Surprisingly Strict Rules on Alcohol in Budapest Explained

    • 3 Jun 2026 6:00 AM

    While Budapest is world-renowned for its iconic ruin bars, many expats are surprised to learn that the Hungarian capital enforces strict regulations regarding retail alcohol sales and public consumption.

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  • Insider's Guide: Exploring Hungary’s 10 Amazing National Parks

    Insider's Guide: Exploring Hungary’s 10 Amazing National Parks

    • 2 Jun 2026 4:04 PM

    From wetlands rich in birdlife and vast plains where horsemen still preserve ancient traditions, to hidden caves, forested mountains and peaceful lakeside trails, Hungary’s national parks reveal a side of the country many visitors never fully discover - but expats can!

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  • Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest

    Top Rural Restaurants from Around Hungary in Spotlight at Gourmet Festival Budapest

    • 2 Jun 2026 4:03 PM

    Budapest’s Millenáris Park will host the annual Gourmet Festival from June 4 – 7, bringing together around 100 exhibitors, dozens of interactive events, and exclusive tastings.

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  • Tisza Party Donations & Profit: Who Contributed & How Much?

    Tisza Party Donations & Profit: Who Contributed & How Much?

    • 2 Jun 2026 2:30 PM

    Hungarians donated more than Ft 3.1 billion to the Tisza Party in 2025, according to the annual financial report released by party leader and Prime Minister Péter Magyar.

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  • Golden Lift & Gold-Plated Bathrooms at Central Bank in Hungary Revealed By Magyar

    Golden Lift & Gold-Plated Bathrooms at Central Bank in Hungary Revealed By Magyar

    • 2 Jun 2026 2:03 PM

    Prime Minister Peter Magyar, in a video posted on Facebook on Monday, drew attention to a golden lift and gold-plated bathroom fittings in the National Bank of Hungary's headquarters on Szabadsag Square which, he said, had cost the taxpayer 105 billion forints.

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  • TaxiTrack: New App to Promote Safer Taxi Services in Budapest

    TaxiTrack: New App to Promote Safer Taxi Services in Budapest

    • 2 Jun 2026 11:49 AM

    The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) is introducing its own app, TaxiTrack, to support safer and passenger-friendly taxi services, and its use will be mandatory for all taxi providers from June 1, the BKK said on Monday.

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  • Pecs's Zsolnay Cultural Quarter to Mark Art Nouveau Day with Series of Events

    Pecs's Zsolnay Cultural Quarter to Mark Art Nouveau Day with Series of Events

    • 2 Jun 2026 11:41 AM

    The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter in Pecs will hold a series of events on June 6 to mark World Art Nouveau Day, focusing on eosin glazing, influential women of the era, turn-of-the-century fashion, and the Zsolnay family, the operator, Zsolnay Heritage Management Nonprofit, (ZSOK) said in a statement on Monday.

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  • Update: Tisza Ready to Remove Hungarian President by Amending Constitution

    Update: Tisza Ready to Remove Hungarian President by Amending Constitution

    • 2 Jun 2026 10:54 AM

    "The Tisza Party will amend the constitution unless President Tamas Sulyok resigns from his post," Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in front of the presidential Sandor Palace on Monday.

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  • Public Transport Night Service Connecting Budapest with Suburbs to Expand

    Public Transport Night Service Connecting Budapest with Suburbs to Expand

    • 2 Jun 2026 10:50 AM

    Minister of Transportation and Investment David Vitezy on Monday announced the expansion of night service connecting Budapest and the suburbs starting July 1.

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  • Shopping Insight: Top Ranked Supermarkets in Hungary Revealed Based on Sales

    Shopping Insight: Top Ranked Supermarkets in Hungary Revealed Based on Sales

    • 2 Jun 2026 9:56 AM

    German-owned discount chain Lidl held its position as the top seller of fast-moving consumer goods in Hungary in 2025, data compiled by Trade Magazin show.

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  • Radical Party to Counter Budapest Pride March with 'Family Pride'

    Radical Party to Counter Budapest Pride March with 'Family Pride'

    • 2 Jun 2026 9:33 AM

    The radical opposition Our Homeland party will organise a full day's programme dubbed "Family Pride" to counter this year's Budapest Pride March, party leader Laszlo Toroczkai said on Friday.

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